Using a Digital Multimeter Digital Electronics Unit 1 - Fundamentals
Multimeters
This Lesson: About a multimeter Multimeter Components Making correct Connections Taking simple Measurements
What is a Multimeter? A Multimeter is a: Voltmeter – measures potential difference (voltage) between 2 points Ammeter – measures current Ohmmeter – measures resistance Plus: Other instruments to measure: Continuity, capacitance, diodes, etc
Multimeters – ON/OFF
Multimeters – Continuity Tester
Multimeters – Voltmeter
Multimeters – Ohmmeter
Multimeters - Ammeter
Multimeters – Transistor Tester
Multimeters – Diode Tester
Multimeters – Battery Tester
Multimeters – Capacitor Tester
Multimeters – Black Lead
Connecting Black Lead
Multimeters – Red Lead
Connecting Red Lead
Multimeter - Kelvin
Continuity Setting
Breadboard Worksheet Click Here to Open the worksheet Professional Development Lesson ID Code: 4006
Resistor placement Can Not Be Powered Or Part Of An Active Circuit
Connecting Leads Ω
Resistance Settings
Resistor placement 330 Ω 10k Ω
The Test Circuit
Voltmeter Settings
Test Points for Voltmeter
Ammeter Settings
Test Points for Ammeter
Ammeter or Voltmeter?
Curriculum Alignment: Unit 1 - Fundamentals Lesson 1.4 – Resistance Act. 1.4A – Resistors Lesson PowerPoint – Digital Multimeter
References: Scherz, P. (2000). Practical Electronics for Inventors, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
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